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Evening Forecast – Evening (6:00 pm)
(Updated 9:54 am)
Continued Heavy Rain for Monday
We Will update these pages in real time as conditions or details change.
It is essential you play your role in planning for emergencies for your self, your family, property, pets and livestock.
Current Weather Conditions
Heavy rainfall continues in Southeast Queensland, especially inland from the coastline.
Rainfall totals in various districts ranged from 200 to 350 mm, with significant moisture convergence observed.
The coast has seen a drop in rainfall intensity, but inland areas are experiencing heavy showers and thunderstorms.
Forecast for the Day
The most active weather is expected to occur through the morning and into the afternoon, with potential for convective buildups leading to renewed storms. Mostly west of the escarpment mountains near the Coast affecting more inland districts such as Oakey, Toowoomba, Warrick and Stanthorpe. While coast line will have a significant intensity to light showers. By 10 pm very little heavy rain left and just drizzle remains.
By late afternoon, the intensity of rainfall is predicted to decrease significantly as the sun sets, leading to a stabilization of conditions.
Isolated showers may linger overnight, but no major rain events are expected to follow in the coming days.
By Tuesday just a couple of isolated showers and mainly stable across SEQ, The same Wednesday and Thursday. In fact this will be the prognosis for next 1 to 2 weeks
Focus Areas for Rainfall
Escarpment regions, particularly those just inland of the coast, are expected to receive the heaviest rainfall today.
While the coastline may still see some showers, the primary focus has shifted to inland areas due to changes in atmospheric conditions.
Weather models indicate the possibility of localized heavy rainfall, with expectations of an additional 100 to 200 mm in certain areas.
Warnings and Safety Information
A severe weather warning remains in effect for the greater Southeast Queensland region due to ongoing flood risks, with nearly all river systems under flood warning.
Residents are advised to stay informed through local hydrology departments and the Bureau of Meteorology for updates on weather and safety conditions.
The weather team emphasizes the importance of safety in flooded areas and encourages everyone to be aware of potential hazards as conditions are expected to improve shortly.
Current Summary:
Weather Situation: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred made landfall over the mainland on Saturday evening and has weakened into a trough since crossing the coast. The system is still bringing heavy to locally intense rainfall, which will gradually ease today.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING continues across the Southeast Coast this morning, including Brisbane, Ipswich and the Sunshine Coast. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 80 and 120 mm are likely throughout today. 24-hourly totals up to 150 mm are likely. Heavy rainfall is forecast to ease over southeast Queensland during this afternoon.
Locally INTENSE RAINFALL which may lead to DANGEROUS AND LIFE-THREATENING FLASH FLOODING is expected to continue this morning in bands of showers and thunderstorms within the sub-contour over the Southeast Coast, including Brisbane, Ipswich and the Sunshine Coast. The risk of intense rainfall will ease during this morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 120 and 150 mm are possible.
If intense rainfall is detected, a separate Detailed Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning may also be current for regions of the state outside this Severe Weather Warning.
A Flood Watch and Flood Warnings are current for southern and southeastern Queensland.
For these products, see http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/warnings/
Locations which may be affected include Warwick, Gold Coast, Toowoomba, Brisbane, Maroochydore, Gympie, Goondiwindi, Stanthorpe, Caboolture, Coolangatta and Ipswich.
As of 5:00 am, numerous significant rainfall observations have been recorded across southeast Queensland overnight:
207 MM WAS RECORDED AT KINGSHOLME IN THE 6 HOURS TO 9:56 PM.
178 mm was recorded at Wongawallan in the 6 hours to 10:41 pm.
173 mm was recorded at Hotham Creek in the 6 hours to 9:37 pm.
154 mm was recorded at Oxenford Weir in the 6 hours to 10:40 pm.
141 mm WAS RECORDED AT BAROON BOAT RAMP ALERT IN THE 3 HOURS TO 3:37 AM.
112 mm was recorded at Maleny Alert in the 3 hours to 3:46 am.
98 mm was recorded at Rosalie (Baroona Rd) in the 3 hours to 11:43 pm.
Emergency services advise people to:
* If you have children make sure they are with you or an adult you trust.
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.
From The Bureau of Meteorology:
Issued at 1:55 am AEST Sunday 9 March 2025. No Tropical Cyclone Advice is current for this system.
Evacuation Centers
City of Moreton Bay
Caboolture Memorial Hall, Caboolture
Strathpine Community Centre, Strathpine
Hope Centre Moreton, Rothwell
Sunshine Coast
Caloundra Indoor Stadium, Golden Beach
Landsborough Sports Complex
Nambour Showgrounds
Note : Council’s waste facilities will be open for extended periods starting Sunday 9 March.
Catch up services for cancelled waste collections will be delivered from 6 AM on Sunday, 9 March.
Waste collection services resume as normal from Monday 10 March.
Sandbags
Keep your sandbags in place for now as heavy to intense rainfall is still forecast for the remainder of Sunday and could lead to flash flooding throughout the City.
Once the rain and threat of flooding has passed, residents are advised to dispose of sand on their lawn or garden.
City of Moreton Bay sandbags are designed to be reused. Once dry, store them safely at home. If residents can’t store them, they can be disposed of in general waste (red top) bins after their contents have been emptied.
What to do
Watch out for fallen trees and branches on roads and paths. Report to Council on 07 3205 0555
Report fallen powerlines to Energex on 13 19 62
In an emergency, call 000 (Triple Zero)
For storm and flood help, call SES QLD: 132 500 or use the SES Assistance QLD App.
Stay informed. Check the Bureau of Meteorology’s Queensland warnings and download the BOM Weather app to your device.
And always remember – if it’s flooded, forget it!
Shopping Centres confirmed as Reopened
Morayfield Shopping Centre
Trains and Busses
Trains will operate on a Sunday timetable, but alternative bus services will be provided on the Caboolture and Sunshine Coast lines.
Busses Operate on a Sunday Time Table
Confirmed Schools Reopened
Morayfield State High School says it WILL reopen Monday
Essential Weather links so you stay in the know: (all links will open in a new tab)
City of Moreton Bay Disaster Dashboard
BOM Hazardous Surf Conditions for South East Queensland
BOM Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland
BOM Flood Watch for South East Queensland
Stay Safe and connected Non Weather Related useful Links(all links will open in a new tab)
Queensland Police – Ring 000 (Triple Zero)
Policelink – Non urgent matters – Ring 131 444
Queensland Ambulance – Ring 000 (Triple Zero)
Queensland Fire – Ring 000 (Triple Zero)
General Advise to the public.
Impacts
- Very strong winds may knock down trees, powerlines, blow roofs off some houses, and blow away anything not tied down outside. This is a risk to life.
- Power, phones, internet and water might stop working. They could be out for a long time.
- Heavy rain and storm surge may cause flooding in some places.
- Roads could be blocked by fallen trees, powerlines or flood water.
- Some places could become isolated.
What Should You Do?
- Consider your risk of isolation and/or flooding.
- Think about where you would evacuate to, this could be with family or friends in a safer location.
- IF IT’S FLOODED FORGET IT! Your car can’t protect you from floodwater.
Prepare your home
- Store or tie down outside items like caravans, trailers, outdoor furniture, gas bottles, toys and play equipment.
- Move outdoor furniture inside or if you have a pool, sink plastic outdoor furniture in the pool so it doesn’t fly around in strong winds.
- Check for tree branches hanging over your roof. Cut them off if you can.
- Make an emergency plan and kit.
- For further information go to Get Ready Queensland website
Tourists and visitors, campers and caravanners
- Campers and caravanners should think about packing up now.
- Visitors who do not need to stay in the area should plan to leave.
- Leaving now is a safe option. Airports and highways could close if the cyclone gets closer.
- If you choose to stay, ask accommodation staff where to shelter if the cyclone hits.
If you have a boat or jet-ski
- Prepare early. Remove your boat, jet-ski, canoes or kayaks from the water and store securely on land if possible.
- If your boat is kept on the water, check your moorings and get ready now to relocate it to a safe mooring.
- If your boat is in a marina, check-in with the marina manager.
- Check your area’s Extreme Weather Contingency Plan on the Maritime Safety Queensland website.
If you have livestock
- Consider moving livestock to higher ground. You may need to open gates to other paddocks so animals can move to safety.
- Block access to low-lying fields or other places near creeks and rivers.
- Provide lots of food and clean water in a safe place away from creeks and rivers.
- Make sure animals can be identified if they get lost. This may include brands or tags.
- Prepare for isolation
More Information
- Traffic information and closed roads, go to the QLD Traffic website or call 13 19 40.
- Public transport information, go to the Translink website.
- Listen to your local radio station: ABC Brisbane 612AM, 99.7FM, 101.5FM.
- For emergency help in floods and storms, call the State Emergency Service on 132 500.
Essential Services
- Life threatening emergencies, call 000
- Police/fire/ambulance (mobiles), call 000 and 112
- State Emergency Service (SES), call 132 500
- Energex 24/7 emergencies, call 13 19 62
- Health advice, call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84)
- TMR road closures, call 13 19 40
- Metro North Hospitals, call (07) 3646 8111
- Unitywater 1300 0 Unity (1300 0 86489)
- Marine Rescue (07) 3408 7596
- Animal emergencies 1300 ANIMAL (1300 264 625)
- For all emergencies, call 000 (Triple Zero).
Domestic and Family Violence
- DVConnect Womensline, call 1800 811 811
- DVConnect Mensline, call 1800 600 636
- 1800 Respect, call 1800 737 732
Government Departments and Agencies
- Disaster Management Queensland
- Department of Home Affairs, call (02) 6141 6666
- Queensland Reconstruction Authority, call 1800 110 841
- Geoscience Australia, call 1800 800 173
- Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience, call (03) 9419 2388
Voluntary and Not-For-Profit
National Relay Service (Hard Of Hearing)
If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech/communication difficulty, please contact the NRS by:
- Using your preferred NRS call channels detailed on the National Relay Service website.
- Providing the NRS with Council’s phone number, (07) 3205 0555.
Find out more information about the National Relay Service.
City Of Moreton Bay Updates
All waste facilities will close on Thursday 6th March 2025 and will re-open when safe to do so. There will also be no kerbside collection services on Thursday and Friday however, catchup services will be undertaken on impacted properties from next week when it is safe to do so.
Warning area: City of Moreton Bay Local Government Area
Warning Level: Watch & Act
City of Moreton Bay advises people in the low lying coastal areas to PREPARE NOW as Tropical Cyclone Alfred will cause a dangerous storm surge. Storm surge is a rise in sea level over and above the normal tide levels because of a cyclone. Storm surge is a threat to life and property.
The Bureau of Meteorology advises A DANGEROUS STORM TIDE may occur along the coastal foreshore from Thursday afternoon. Tides are likely to rise significantly above the highest high tide mark with damaging waves and dangerous inundation of coastal low-lying areas. Higher than normal tides may occur from Wednesday.
For emergency help in floods and storms, call the QLD SES on 132 500 or download the SES Assistance QLD App. In life threatening situations, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
STAY INFORMED. Check the Bureau of Meteorology’s Queensland warnings summary at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/ or download the BOM Weather app to your device.
